Skirting board replacement in Exeter
Professional skirting board replacement services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£20-30/m
Typical Duration
Per metre
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional skirting board replacement - damaged or rotten sections removed, matching profile fitted, proper corner joints. The result you couldn't achieve with repair alone.
When Repair Won't Cut It
Sometimes skirting is beyond repair - rotted, cracked, or so damaged that filling won't work. Replacement gives you sound timber, proper finish, and a result that lasts.
🔄 Fresh start. New skirting replaces all the accumulated damage. No more filling over problems.
Replacement Done Right
| ✅ After Replacement | ❌ Bodged Repairs |
|---|---|
| Sound timber | Hiding damage |
| Clean profile | Lumpy filler |
| Proper joints | Gaps and cracks |
| Long-lasting | Fails again |
What You Get
🔧 Full Replacement
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Remove | Old skirting carefully taken off |
| Check | Wall behind inspected |
| Source | Matching profile obtained |
| Fit | New skirting installed |
| Finish | Filled, caulked, paint-ready |
📦 Options
- Section replacement (splice)
- Full length replacement
- Whole room replacement
- Profile upgrade
Pricing Guide
| Scope | You'll Pay |
|---|---|
| Per metre of replacement | £20-30/m |
Includes removal of old skirting. Higher price for complex profiles. Typical room (12-15m) = £240-£450.
Perfect For...
✅ Rotten skirting - Needs replacing, not hiding
✅ Major damage - Beyond repair
✅ Profile change - Different style wanted
✅ After flooding - Water-damaged timber
Why Choose Us for Skirting board replacement in Exeter?
Matched to existing
Old damage gone
Proper corner joints
Ready for painting
What to Expect
Step 1: Remove
Old skirting carefully removed, wall behind checked.
Step 2: Fit
New skirting cut to size, corners mitred, fixed in place.
Step 3: Finish
Joints filled, caulked at top edge, ready for painting.
🔧 DIY Tips
Replacing it yourself? Here's what's involved:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Pry bar or bolster
- Mitre saw
- Nail gun or drill
- Filler and caulk
- Spirit level
📐 Key steps
- Score along top edge with knife (protects wall)
- Gently pry off old skirting
- Remove old nails from wall
- Check wall for damage
- Cut new skirting to length
- Mitre external corners, cope internal
- Fix to wall
- Fill holes and caulk gaps
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Levering too aggressively (damages wall)
- Not matching profile properly
- Gaps at corners from bad cuts
- Painting before fillers dry
💡 Pro trick: Run a utility knife along the top edge before removing. This cuts the paint seal and prevents pulling chunks of plaster off with the skirting.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🧱 Protect the wall - old skirting is often painted to the wall. Score the paint line before removing to avoid damaging plaster.
When replacement is needed:
- Rot damage
- Split timber
- Wrong profile
- Extensive damage
Sourcing matching skirting:
- Take a sample to merchants
- Photo the profile clearly
- Measure height and thickness
- Period profiles from specialists
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you match my existing skirting?
Usually yes. We source matching profiles from merchants or specialists. If an exact match isn't available, we'll discuss options - sometimes a close match works, or replacing a whole room gives a consistent look.
Why replace rather than repair?
Replacement is better when damage is extensive, timber is rotten, or you want to change the profile. Repair works for minor damage to sound timber.
Do you need to remove the whole length?
Not always. We can splice in a new section if the rest is sound. Joints are positioned at corners or behind furniture where less visible.
What happens to the wall behind?
Removing old skirting sometimes pulls off some plaster or reveals old damage. We'll make good any minor damage. Major wall repairs are separate.
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